H.R. 2276: Combating Racist Teaching in Schools Act

The bill titled the "Combating Racist Teaching in Schools Act" aims to restrict federal funding to educational institutions that promote certain identified race-based theories. The key provisions of the bill include:

Prohibition on Federal Funds

The bill prohibits federal funds from being awarded to:

• Elementary and Secondary Schools: Schools that promote specific race-based theories or compel teachers and students to adopt beliefs related to these theories.
• Institutions of Higher Education: Colleges and universities that engage in similar practices as outlined for K-12 schools regarding race-based theories.

Race-Based Theories Defined

The bill specifies several race-based theories that are not to be promoted in schools, which include:

• Any assertion that one race is inherently superior or inferior to another.
• The idea that the United States is fundamentally a racist country.
• Claims that foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution are fundamentally racist.
• That a person's moral character is determined by their race or national origin.
• The assertion that individuals are inherently racist based on their race, whether consciously or unconsciously.
• The notion that individuals are responsible for the actions of others within their race.

Clarifications and Exceptions

The bill includes some clarifications to ensure that it does not restrict individual rights outside the school context. These include:

• Protected Speech: The bill does not restrict the speech of students or teachers outside school settings.
• Research and Study: Individuals can access materials advocating these theories for research or independent study.
• Contextual Education: Schools can discuss or present these theories in educational settings, provided they clarify that they do not endorse these theories.

Definitions

The bill defines key terms such as:

• Covered School: Refers to both elementary and secondary schools as well as institutions of higher education.

Implementation

The implementation of this bill would require monitoring and assessment of educational curricula and practices to ensure compliance with the provisions outlined.

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